Indian Village Directory

Nijhra Village

Nijhra is an inhabited village in Kadwa Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224702, the Census 2011 record lists 1,469 people in 314 households and the reported area is 94 hectares. The local references include Kantiya Gram Panchayat, Kadwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 32 km.

In short:

Nijhra is a village in Kadwa Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224702 and 1,469 people in 314 households.

Village Code224702
Population1,469
Households314
Area94 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Nijhra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,469 people, 94 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Nijhra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Kadwa
CD Block Kadwa
Gram Panchayat KANTIYA
  • Nijhra falls under Kadwa Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224702.
  • The record lists 1,469 people living in 314 households.
  • The reported village area is 94 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Nijhra
Census Village Code
224702
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kadwa
Sub-district Census Code
01145
CD Block
Kadwa
Gram Panchayat
Kantiya
Households
314
Population
1,469
Male Population
777
Female Population
692
Sex Ratio
890.6
Area
94 hectares
Area
0.94 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,562.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.68 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 34.1% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.14% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 89.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Nijhra in the official administrative record. Census village code 224702, Kantiya Gram Panchayat and Kadwa CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01145
Village Census Code
224702
CD Block Code
0133
Gram Panchayat Code
0023
CD Block Name
Kadwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Kantiya

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Nijhra, about 32 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kadwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
32 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
94 hectares
Area
0.94 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,469 people in 314 households, with 777 male residents and 692 female residents. The average household size is 4.68, and SC share is 34.1% and ST share is 0.14% for Nijhra. Population density works out to about 1,562.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
314
Total Population
1,469
Male Population
777
Female Population
692
Sex Ratio
890.6
Average Household Size
4.68
SC Population
501
SC Male Population
259
SC Female Population
242
SC Population Share
34.1
ST Population
2
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.14
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Nijhra list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Nijhra. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nijhra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
54.23 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Nijhra include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Nijhra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Nijhra is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 3 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Nijhra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 60.73 hectares and irrigated land is 54.23 hectares (89.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
22.47
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
60.73
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
54.23

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Nijhra

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 7 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 43%
Central Bank of India 2 29%
Canara Bank 1 14%
Punjab National Bank 1 14%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 855114 Katihar Kadwa Sonaili Main Road Sonaili, Katihar, Bihar, 855114
Central Bank of India ATM 855105 Katihar Kadwa Kunhari Kumheri P. O. Durgaganj, Kumheri, Katihar, Bihar, 855105
Punjab National Bank ATM 855114 Katihar Kadwa Bhogaon State- Bihar Mallik Pailagarh Via Sonaili, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114
State Bank of India ATM 855105 Katihar Kadwa Kadwa Kumhari Po.durgaganj Ps.kadwa Dist, Katihar Kumhari Po.durgaganj Ps.kadwa Dist, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855105
Central Bank of India ATM 855113 Katihar Kadwa Kursail Kursail Kursail, P. O. Jhava, Teh.barsoi, 855113, Katihar, Bihar, 855113
State Bank of India ATM 855114 Katihar Kadwa Sonaili Sonaili Ps.kadwa Dist-Katihar Sonaili Ps.kadwa Dist-Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114
State Bank of India ATM 855114 Katihar Kadwa Sonaili Sonali Bazar Sonali Bazar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nijhra village located?

Nijhra is in Kadwa Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Nijhra village in?

Nijhra village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Nijhra village in?

Nijhra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Nijhra under?

Nijhra comes under Kadwa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Nijhra?

The Census village code of Nijhra is 224702.

Which Gram Panchayat is Nijhra under?

Nijhra is listed under KANTIYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kadwa.

What is the population of Nijhra village?

The village record lists 1,469 people and 314 households for Nijhra.

How many households are in Nijhra village?

The village record lists 314 households for Nijhra.

What is the male and female population of Nijhra?

The record lists 777 male residents and 692 female residents for Nijhra.

What is the sex ratio of Nijhra village?

The sex ratio of Nijhra is 890.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Nijhra village?

The reported geographical area of Nijhra is 94 hectares.

What is the population density of Nijhra village?

The approximate population density of Nijhra is 1,562.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Nijhra?

The nearest town listed for Nijhra is Katihar, about 32 km away.

How far is Nijhra from the district headquarters?

Nijhra is about 32 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Nijhra from the sub-district headquarters?

Nijhra is about 10 km from Kadwa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Nijhra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Nijhra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Nijhra?

For Nijhra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 60.73 hectares and irrigated land is 54.23 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Nijhra?

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Nijhra. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.